Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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